"I am so grateful for all that SOBRO/PTAC have done for me. You have helped open up a door for me that makes the opportunities for my company limitless. This also makes it possible for me to employ people which is near and dear to my heart. My experience with your agency has prompted me to encourage others to use SOBRO/PTAC services because as small business owners the guidance and support we will receive is absolutely necessary for long term success. Thank you again and may god continue to bless you in all that you do." Tarsha Gibbons, Gibbons Family Fitness

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JADECUM CONSTRUCTION​

"Over the past years, I have received an enormous amount of assistance from SoBRO PTAC staff. These services include technical assistance in securing New York City and New York State Minority-Owned Business Enterprise certification (MBE), federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, and bid packaging assistance. I continue to rely of the SoBro staff for a variety of technical assistance, and am extremely satisfied with their level of service to my business." John Cummings, President of Jadecum Construction

4 POINTS SECURITY GROUP, INC. ​

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"I had the opportunity of coming to SoBro PTAC when I wanted to apply for my certification, and navigating government contract, and was honored to meet staff at SOBRO PTAC. They helped me with compiling all my documents. A friend of mine has been battling this for two years now, but I am proud to say that my application is approved. I don't know how and where I would have been without this organization.

I am a beneficiary and will love for others to enjoy the same opportunity and benefit in the future, I will implore all that concern to support and encourage this organization because they are working and their work is showing. I intend to give my friend their address also, I am glad I came across SOBRO PTAC staff. Thank you SoBRO/PTAC and thank you Evangeline." Ajibola Abiola, President/CEO of 4 Points Security Group, Inc.

WALTERS & WALTERS INC.​

​​"Whenever I am having an issue with my business, I ask the SOBRO PTAC staff for assistance and they are always there to support my business. I am so appreciative and thankful for their help. As a result, I was awarded a contract from MTA and NYC Housing Authority close to $2.0 million dollars and as a minority and small business owned company, this contract will help change my life and the lives of future generations." Calvin Walters, President of Walters & Walters, Inc.

"Over the past 18 years, SoBRO PTAC staff has provided my business with a tremendous amount of assistance. Some of the services they've assisted with include technical assistance in securing New York City and New York State Minority-Owned Business Enterprise certification (MBE), federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification, federal registration, financial loan assistance and connecting to the prime contractors. With that being said, I can 100% say that my business would not be successful today if it wasn't for the SoBRO PTAC staff. Thank you for all your support!" Wilbert Verwayne, President, Inventive Builders, Inc. ​

Copyright (C) 2018 South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation | All Rights Reserved SoBRO PTAC, which serves as a Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), is funded in part through a cooperative agreement from Department of Defense (DoD) through a program that is administered by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The content of any written materials or verbal communications of the PTAC does not necessarily reflect the official views of or imply endorsement by DoD or DLA.